FSU Receives High Marks in Washington Monthly 2025 College Guide and Rankings

FSU Receives High Marks in Washington Monthly 2025 College Guide and Rankings

Sep 16, 2025 9:00 AM

In its annual College Guide and Rankings, Washington Monthly once again gave Frostburg State University high marks. FSU was ranked 107^th in the Northeast in the "Best Bang for the Buck" category and 75^th in the country overall in the "Master's Level Colleges and Universities" category. This designation places Frostburg 4^th among public universities in the state.

"At Frostburg, we work hard to make sure our students' access to affordable excellence is a top priority," said interim president Darlene Brannigan Smith, PhD. "Our faculty and staff should be commended for their dedication to the University so that we remain a beacon of innovation in our region."

The College Guide is included in the September/October 2025 issue of Washington Monthly, a bimonthly nonprofit magazine that covers U.S. politics and government.

On this year's list of master's level colleges and universities, the publication includes 585 institutions that award a significant number of master's degrees but few or no doctoral degrees. This year, the best bang for the buck listing ranked 369 schools according to how well they help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.

According to the website description of the rankings, "We rank four-year schools (national universities, liberal arts colleges, baccalaureate colleges, master's universities) based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories - social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service."